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Austin Independent School District is celebrating meaningful progress in closing achievement gaps between different student groups. The district reported gains in overall student achievement while narrowing disparities that have historically separated students by demographics. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
A 15-year-old from Singapore turned his Rubik's Cube skills into a world record, assembling Mr. Potato Head faster than anyone on Earth. After 400 practice attempts and one disqualification, Calen Seah finally achieved his childhood dream.
Lucas Hodne has dreamed of playing Division 1 baseball since childhood, and the Hopkinton native just made it happen. The high school athlete recently committed to play baseball at the University of Connecticut, checking off the first of his two big league dreams.
A 17-year-old fitness enthusiast from England just shattered the world record for plyometric push-ups, completing an astonishing 132 in a single minute. His achievement showcases what dedication and athletic passion can accomplish at any age.
AnnaMari Smith, 14, went completely blind during middle school but kept thriving as a student. Ohio just honored her courage with a statewide achievement award.
More than 100 people gathered in Antrim, New Hampshire, to celebrate 75 volunteers who dedicate their time to enriching the lives of local teens. The teens themselves took center stage, sharing heartfelt stories of how volunteer piano teachers, cooking instructors, and clothing drive organizers changed their lives.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will become India's youngest international cricket player at 15 when he debuts Friday, even younger than legendary Sachin Tendulkar was. The humble teen who watches cartoons before games has cricket legends asking him for selfies.
A California school district tackled falling math scores by uniting teachers around shared grading systems and weekly check-ins. The achievement gap between sixth and seventh grade is now closing.
Britain's new program lets 16 and 17-year-olds choose overnight social media breaks, with early tests showing teens actually keep the settings on. A pilot with 300 families saw better sleep and focus when teens had the option to pause their feeds.
Twenty-three students walked across the stage this May at Georgia's Monroe County Achievement Center, a specialized school helping teens catch up on credits and succeed despite past challenges. The graduation marks another win for a program that's keeping the county's graduation rate strong. ##
Dozens of at-risk teens in Wilmington are celebrating a major milestone after completing an intensive after-school enrichment program. Their graduation ceremony next month will honor the hard work that's already changing their futures.
Three out of four American teens now sleep less than eight hours a night, but screens aren't the main culprit. New research reveals a surprising path forward for exhausted adolescents.
A 16-year-old Yorkshire student is turning her pageant platform into a mental health movement, one stress ball at a time. Maya Boileau placed second at a national competition while championing her "Beyond Anxiety" campaign to help teens open up.
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When hundreds of high schoolers showed up for senior skip day at Dawn Moore's beach wedding, they could have ruined everything. Instead, they cheered, quieted for the vows, and gave some teens their first glimpse of marriage.
Snapchat just made it safer for young teens to express themselves online. The app now limits public posts from 13-15 year olds, creating a friends-only space instead.
Instagram is bringing movie-style age ratings to social media in Malaysia, giving parents a framework they already understand. Teens under 18 now get automatic protections that mirror PG-13 cinema standards.
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A 16-year-old from New Zealand just ran the fastest mile ever by any under-18 athlete, and he didn't even expect to do it. Sam Ruthe's 3:48.88 time is now the 11th fastest indoor mile in history for any age.
Libraries across America are turning young volunteers into community leaders while getting crucial help with programs and projects. The benefits flow both ways as teens gain real-world skills and librarians expand what they can offer.
A seventh grader spent four years teaching himself nuclear physics and building a working fusion reactor at home. Aiden McMillan could become the youngest person ever to achieve nuclear fusion.
A new study of over 2,000 teenagers reveals that regular, high-quality family dinners can reduce alcohol, cannabis, and vaping use by up to 34%. The simple act of eating together creates protective connections that help teens make healthier choices.
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